Dynamically Assignable Macro Keyboard with e-ink Display

I created an Open Hardware Macro Keyboard which changes its button configuration depending on the active application. And it shows the current configuration on its e-ink screen.

[arminemmert]

Cherry MX (and similar) switches are supposed to be spaced 19.05mm (=0.75 inch or 750mil ) apart for keycaps to fit perfectly. Some switches don't have mounting pins, but they can be very helpful to position the switch accurately when they're soldered on.

I really like the e-ink screen idea. Reminds me of the Elgato Streamdeck, and also of the Satisfaction75 keyboard.

[christopher]

That animation showing where everything goes was a fantastic addition

[merthyr]

Absolutely insane how many features you've packed into this. People pay a lot more for a lot less. Great stuff

[rpavlik]

This is super cool, and that animation was amazing. No wonder your pcb was expensive, it looks like you got a super deluxe and thick one. My only caution is that the micro USB port on the pro micro (especially on the cheap clones I imagine) is a serious weak point, so some strain relief in the case, or even better, a short jumper cable to an alternate USB socket, would be a good upgrade. Will definitely look into this, with perhaps some modifications 😁

[craigjensen]

It would be awesome if they made tiny e-ink displays that could be embedded directly into the keycaps.

[paulmaier]

Your Blender style is great. I love these animations. Really great project and perfect presentation, I would buy one.

[muratdogan]

I cant believe youtube has hidden your channel till now from me. Deine Videos sind unglaublich hochwertig, lehrreich und interessant, und das sage ich als Elektrotechnik Student. ;) Weiter so!

[MrMegaManFan]

Your projects are both functional and fun! I’m glad I discovered this channel.

[MahatmaMichael]

Regards from Microchip pic assembler enthusiast and self-governed life outside of town in central Poland.
Many thanks for sharing. I benefited already being inspired with e-paper modules and for looking at Kicad - I wish to start y own pcb designs possible to be manufactured in China.

[keepitgrimy]

Awesome project I have 0 python or soldering knowledge but this looks so cool

[NicMG]

How has your channel only got 11k subs, this content is brilliant!

[davidbcg]

That project is really cool! I’ll keep as a benchmark for my custom kb in the future.

[Linuxdirk]

“Less than 50 Euros” for such a cool macro keyboard! You can’t get something like that in a store! Great job!

[RohitBanerjee]

Subscribed specifically after reading your Cookie Law rant in your website. Much inspired by your projects. Keep it up !!!

[thesnazzmaster]

just about to order the parts to build my own macro keyboard and i see this and apparently this is an established thing, thats pretty neat

[yosyp_yosyp]

it's an awesome project. I don't think the market offers something this practical and useful.

[bokieiey]

i love you and i love this this is amazing. the first thing i wanted to see when i saw the RGB leds on the knob is, "you should switch between those to indicate something based on the direction of the knob" and then i saw the volume leds and i was like !!!! yay!!!

[UmbraAtrox_]

Awesome project. Absolutely going to build one. btw when fitting keyboard switches bend the pins a bit so the switch holds mechanically before you solder. This reduces stress on the joints when you press the keys.
Probably not a big deal on a shortcutpad but on a keyboard you'd type on it's a must.

[johnsonwang]

Your version of a dolly zoom really caught my attention but your blender animation impressed me. This was an awesome video on multiple levels

[ViewtifulSam]

The e-ink display is just perfect for this! Great design.